Copenhagen weather in August (Hovedstaden, Denmark)

What is the weather forecast for Copenhagen in August? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Copenhagen during August, which means high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of summer. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 22°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 14°C.

Precipitation

Copenhagen in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. This month is known for heavy rainfall, so don't forget your umbrella to stay dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 199 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Copenhagen climate page with graphs.

 

Copenhagen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Water Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 75%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 199 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 45%  

Where to go in Denmark in August

Find out more about the weather in Denmark and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Copenhagen, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 16°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Copenhagen.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Denmark? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Denmark. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.